Stray Kids Wins Major Honor at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Stray Kids won ‘K-Pop Album of the Year’ at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards with ATE, marking their second consecutive victory. Their title track Chk Chk Boom was also nominated for ‘K-Pop Song of the Year,’ further solidifying their global influence. Fans eagerly anticipate the release of Mixtape: dominATE on March 21, following the teaser video Cinema (LeeKnow & Seungmin) that received widespread praise.

Stray Kids and iHeartRadio Music Awards Honor ‘K-Pop Album of the Year’

Stray Kids won ‘K-Pop Album of the Year’ at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The event took place on March 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The group received the award for their mini-album ATE, following their 2024 win with ★★★★★ (5-STAR) in the same category. Winning for two consecutive years, Stray Kids reinforced their reputation as a top global act.

iHeartRadio Music Awards and Stray Kids’ Growing Influence

The iHeartRadio Music Awards, launched by iHeartRadio in 2014, recognize the most-played artists and songs on their platform. Released in July 2024, ATE represents Stray Kids’ bold ambition to dominate the industry. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, selling 232,000 album units in its first week. Stray Kids made history as the first group to debut five consecutive albums at No. 1 on this chart, starting with ODDINARY in 2022.

Stray Kids and iHeartRadio Nomination for ‘Chk Chk Boom’

The album’s title track, Chk Chk Boom, became the group’s highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 49. The track was also nominated for ‘K-Pop Song of the Year’ at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. In addition, Stray Kids recently won multiple international awards, including ‘Top Global K-Pop Artist’ at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards and two honors at the 39th Japan Gold Disc Awards. These achievements further highlight their global success.

New Digital Single and World Tour Performance

Stray Kids will release their new digital single, Mixtape: dominATE, on March 21 at 1 PM KST. This special release is a surprise gift for fans ahead of their 7th anniversary. The first live performances of the unit tracks will take place during their world tour, which resumes in Santiago on March 27-28. Fans are highly anticipating the release, eager to see the new stage performances.

‘Cinema’ UNVEIL: TRACK and Fan Reactions

On March 19, Stray Kids unveiled Mixtape: dominATE UNVEIL: TRACK Cinema (LeeKnow & Seungmin) on YouTube and social media. By 9 AM on March 20, the video had already surpassed 540,000 views. The teaser features an apocalyptic setting where LeeKnow and Seungmin embark on a journey with their music equipment. Fans on instiz praised the video’s artistic visuals and immersive storytelling. However, some found the 47-second teaser too short and expressed disappointment. Despite this, many commented that even a single line from the song was enough to move them emotionally. Fans are eagerly counting down to the full release of Mixtape: dominATE on March 21, describing it as a major event they cannot wait for.

Stray Kids Mixtape: dominATE Release and New Content Unveiling

Stray Kids is releasing Mixtape: dominATE on March 21, featuring new unit songs created by all members. The group will share daily content until early April, including teasers, videos, and special live streams for their 7th anniversary.

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